Restaurant Tales

A podcast celebrating the daily struggles and joys of working in the restaurant industry. Hosted by three friends with years of experience and a new guest each episode, it's always going to be a good time! After a few drinks and stories, who knows where things will go!

Episode 49 - Raymen Noodles

This week we chat with Alan Wadell about everything from Brady's recent pop up to naked feet. Brady's mom makes an appearance and we discuss his lack of spelling abilities some more.

10-16
01:28:42

Episode 48 - Songs About Rain

We're back! We chat about Emily's restaurant flooding, holding in your pee during a shift and plenty of other weird rabbit trails. Also, can Brady actually read? Who knows!   https://www.restauranttalespodcast.com

09-29
01:02:29

Episode 47 - Mandolinjury

 This week we're talking with Kirsten Philbin from Site 1 Brewing. We chat about her background, an upcoming service industry networking group in Omaha and the mayo and Oreo condiment, Mayoreo! Zach shares some big news at the end and we hear more Headlines With Hess! This is one you're not going to want to miss!   Omaha Service Industry Circle Instagram Restaurant Tales Website

06-30
01:09:45

Episode 46 - 86 Logic

This week we're chatting with Zach and Mike from 86 Logic. They created an amazing  outlet with their 'zine for creatives in the service industry. Also, we discuss digging holes more than a restaurant podcast should. You'll want to listen and hear how they got this project up and running for the industry!   86 Logic Website  Restaurant Tales Website  

06-09
45:46

Episode 45 - Too Many Margaritas

In this episode we're back at it with our good friend and bartender at Sullivan's Bar, Alex Loth. Lemon drops, puffy nips, margaritas, wambulances, and our first drunken Headlines with Hess. All that and more!

05-26
01:18:22

Episode 44 - Visiting Bistro Huddy

This episode with chat with Drew Talbert, the outstanding restaurant comedy video creator! He fit right in with making fun of all of us and we learned how he ended up where he is today.    https://www.twitch.tv/bistrohuddy/ https://www.instagram.com/drewtalbert/ https://www.youtube.com/c/drewtalbert   Find more of us at: https://www.restauranttalespodcast.com    

04-10
56:04

Episode 43 - The Unreleased Tapes

You're just gonna have to listen and find out on this one folks!  

03-24
20:04

Episode 42 - A Bar for the Birds

This week Brady, Emily and Zach talk about patios opening, one year of the pandemic, stupid things done over the last year and we also knock out the second installment of "Headlines with Hess". 

03-10
44:30

Episode 41 - Subway Scaries

In this episode we're checking in with Chef Drew Statz and hearing his story! We're also introducing a new segment called Headlines with Hess so make sure to stick around until the end for that too!  

02-25
01:13:00

Episode 40 - Two Years Later

We're two year in! And we called up some friends for this one. So listen in and get ready for another year of Restaurant Tales!

02-11
49:20

Episode 39 - Do you actually cook in copper?

In this episode we chatted with the host of the award winning podcast, Copper & Heat, Katy Osura! We chat a little boat the challenges the industry faces as well as Brady's foray into the kitchen!

01-03
58:58

Episode 38 - The Good Ole Days

This week we sit down with Justin Halbert of Herbe Sainte here in Omaha. But long before that he made what some would call a major mistake and hired Brady, Emily and Zach at the restaurant formerly known as Brix. So we're talking about the old days of when we all first met all those years ago!

12-10
01:24:20

Episode 37 - A 2020 Thanksgiving

It's just us three hooligans this go around and we're having a good time! Brady asks questions about presidents being line cooks and we talk Thanksgiving sides!

11-25
57:02

Episode 36 - Qualin's Podcast Extravaganza - The Sequel

Qualin from Confessions of a Server is back this episode and talking with the creators of the Life of a Server app! Listen in for fun stories and to hear about how this great app came into being!

11-11
45:10

Episode 35 - New Studio Goofin'

We're back. Like really back. We're in a new studio and our first guest is Mary Pedersen of The Boiler Room Restaurant in the Old Market of Omaha. Mary is the pastry chef there so naturally we ask her a m/f/k question about terrible desserts! Lots of laughs, new studio road bumps and quite a bit of Four Roses made for a good relaunch!  

10-21
54:13

Episode 34 - Acid Pop Up

This week we’re hanging out with Hope Stanley from Fizzy’s here in Omaha! We play a rousing game of marry, fuck, kill with shitty cocktails and then discuss amazingly flawed bar ideas! 

08-20
54:18

Episode 33 - Qualin's Podcast Extravaganza

If you've been waiting for Qualin from Confessions of a Server's episode, it's here! Qualin kicks off his guest hosting series with a fantastic interview from the ladies at The Thirsty Bartenders. You'll hear about guests dropping $54k on Champagne, you'll hear about celebrities and you'll start things off with a story from Qualin about being a part of getting a couple engaged!

07-22
47:03

Episode 32 - Stacked on the Floor

We’re back with our first in person guest! Sam “Tiny” Laughlin from Au Courant joins us. We talk about his history as a cook, is Del Taco actually good and about stacking dishes and lettuce. We’ve got stories, we’ve got drinking, we’ve got laughs. Don’t worry folks, rRestaurant Tales is back!

07-08
01:07:26

Episode 31 - Here We Go Again

Hey kids! We're back. We're a tiny bit buzzed. Hope you missed us!

05-27
51:59

Episode 30 - Wishing We Were in Colorado

We're back to Colorado for a chat with Zach's brother Tyler about his several weeks of no work and to ask him about the 8pm howling too!

04-20
46:50

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